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COVID-19 RNA by PCR
Test CodeLAB6609
Alias/See Also
SARS-COV-2 RNA by PCR
CPT Codes
87635
Preferred Specimen
Nasal Swab
Nasopharyngeal Swab
Nasopharyngeal Swab
Instructions
Nasal Swab:
Insert swab in to nostril. Using gentle rotation, push the swab until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab several times against the nasal wall then slowly remove from the nostril. Using the same swab, repeat sample collection in the other nostril. Insert swab in to viral transport media (3 ml) or saline. Break swab and cap the specimen tightly.
Nasopharyngeal Swab:
Insert the swab in to either nostril, passing it into the posterior nasopharynx. Rotate swab by firmly brushing against the nasopharynx several times. Remove and place the swab into a viral transport tube (3 ml) or saline. Break swab at the indicated break line and cap the specimen collection tube tightly.
Insert swab in to nostril. Using gentle rotation, push the swab until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates. Rotate the swab several times against the nasal wall then slowly remove from the nostril. Using the same swab, repeat sample collection in the other nostril. Insert swab in to viral transport media (3 ml) or saline. Break swab and cap the specimen tightly.
Nasopharyngeal Swab:
Insert the swab in to either nostril, passing it into the posterior nasopharynx. Rotate swab by firmly brushing against the nasopharynx several times. Remove and place the swab into a viral transport tube (3 ml) or saline. Break swab at the indicated break line and cap the specimen collection tube tightly.
Transport Container
Viral Transport Media (VTM) or Saline in capped tube.
Transport Temperature
Deliver to Microbiology right away; can be stored refrigerated up to 72 hours.
Specimen Stability
Stable for 72 hours refrigerated (2-8 degrees)
Methodology
Direct Amplification PCR
